Composting is best described as the practice of controlled decomposition of organic materials.The resulting soil-like substance is called compost and is highly fertile.It is often used as a mulch or ...

Citrus peels, fruit, and leaves are all compostable as long as you follow these basic guidelines. Many gardeners avoid ...

Some food scraps, like meat and dairy, shouldn’t be composted in an outdoor bin, but can you compost bread? Most types of bread, pasta, and baked goods are usually safe to compost as long as you ...

When my boys were in elementary school, their science teachers launched a program in the cafeteria called the ORT Report, in which the students measured their food waste. The goal was to cut down on ...

Many gardeners avoid composting citrus peels due to the widespread belief that citrus peels don’t break down properly and may harm compost piles. But the truth is that citrus peels, citrus fruit, and ...